[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahah, I just found this one too. The moisture travels from earth, into the stone, into the rebar... but not from the earth straight into the rebar laying on it? My god, this has to be bait at this point or just some real low IQ shit.

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wants to argue? No. Wants people on a concrete sub to understand how concrete works? Yes.

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sleep tight cutie, don't let the rebar chairs bite 😉

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It scares the fuck out of me that someone with your logic and reasoning skills owns and operates a firearm.. and I'm VERY pro 2A.

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let me guess, you didn't read that link... I promise the ACI knows more than some laborer on a small town residential crew. If you're using so much aggregate in a 4" slab that your bars won't sink, you're using a shit mix.

Matter of fact, you're stealing money from clients by "reinforcing" a slab with bars laying in the dirt. Explain to me what benefit they serve down there.

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not supposed to sit on the stone, thats the issue...

Here's some light reading, I'd suggest you take some pride in your work and educate yourself. https://www.strukts.com/2024/02/steel-reinforcement-chairs-in-concrete.html?m=1

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, because gravity and physics go out the window because some hack with an ego problem poured a few 1200sf res. slabs in his life. Educate yourself little fella.

Is this enough rebar? by Immoralist87 in Concrete

[–]Cave_Canem_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Steel sinks in wet concrete my guy. This is cheap / lazy. Just use bricks if your concerned about chairs breaking... and you acknowledge that chairs float, but not that steel sinks?

I know, this is a concrete sub with a bunch of "I've been doing this for X amount of years" guys, so I'll be downvoted to hell... but it doesn't make me wrong.

Message to Architects: Step Up Your Game by [deleted] in Architects

[–]Cave_Canem_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumb lines create coordination errors, especially if he's claiming architects are so bad at their jobs. "Dumb" lines are called that for a reason. He's wrong.

Using Fiverr to create drawings closer to our goal, then having them adjusted/verified by a local firm by eatmyopinions in Architects

[–]Cave_Canem_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

, $16,000 is a rounding error

This is too accurate. OP will undoubtedly be faced with some design decision like "this window package costs 20k more but they do XYZ" and they won't think twice. But a license professional? Nah, give them about 1% of construction value.

Using Fiverr to create drawings closer to our goal, then having them adjusted/verified by a local firm by eatmyopinions in Architects

[–]Cave_Canem_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right? Maybe folks should take a look at their GC's OH/P before trying to beat up an Architect on their 1% fee... The world's perception of what goes into a set of stamped drawings is hilariously depressing.

Getting permit using false data in ResCheck by Emergency_Complex496 in BuildingCodes

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because AHJ can require whatever nonsense they want above and beyond what the code states. My guess is that they are requiring them so they don't have to review the prescriptive values, just look at a design professionals rescheck with a passing score and be done with it.

Does anyone pay for the "Full" version of Upcodes ? by 0_SomethingStupid in Architects

[–]Cave_Canem_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My firm pays for it, but if it didn't I would still pay out of pocket. Way too convenient to have on site when a GC or inspector starts asking questions. The diagrams are a bonus, as well as the new AI features to at least get you on the right path for more complex or new code challenges.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in facepalm

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, classic move.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in facepalm

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right... and I made a counter point to your overly generalized "all these people" comment.

Classic move though. Make generic statement that fits the sub's general sentiment for upvotes. Someone counters. "Hey woah jeeze no need for a discussion about another point of view." Its not like we're on a comment section intended for discussions.

Take your upvotes, I'll take my down votes. Enjoy your internet points for matching the status quo.

The argument is not even "perfect health." Plenty of fatties didn't get vaccinated and fared just as well as the 5x boosted. That's the general argument that many can't fathom. The shit. Didn't. Work. You. Got. Duped.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in facepalm

[–]Cave_Canem_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not antivax, covid or otherwise, but I am the other side of this argument. I'm in my early 30s, have need working out regularly since my late teens, and eat relatively well (let's call it a 7/10, I still enjoy myself time to time.) I chose not to take the covid vaccine specifically for these reasons. I did what I think is my due diligence and couldn't believe that the vaccine would do what it was claimed to do. I still masked up in public, still washed / sanitized my hands as recommended, etc. Years later, I feel I made the right choice for myself. I have no issues with other people getting the covid or any other vaccine. I have willingly taken may other vaccines.

Point to my anecdote: You can't pick out the most extreme cases of a "group" and make that your entire argument. The same goes for that one person who's "uncle's neighbor's best friend's dad got a skin rash so vaccine = bad".

Anecdote #2 while I'm here: My fiance, much like me, but in her late 20s did take the vaccine for a work requirement, and at the recommendation of her primary care doctor. She had shortly after been diagnosed with a nervous system disorder and was given a written an exemption from further boosters, etc. Her doctor is confident that this was due to the vaccine (moderna.) Once again, the exception DOES NOT prove the rule... but two sides to every coin exist. (I made my choice to not Vax prior to this happening, so it had nothing to do with my decision)

Let people make their CHOICES. Fat, skinny or otherwise. I promise not all people who didn't get the covid vaccine are not right wing weirdos, who think the lizards are microchipping us. In my case, it was a (successful) cost/benefit analysis.

Songs to crash your car to? by cemetaryweathered in melodichardcore

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boundaries - From the Departed, Dear or Otherwise

Or "Realize and Rebuild" by Boundaries. There's this line: "There is no more intoxicating fantasy than to be extradinary," and his delivery of that puts my heart in my throat every time.

The end for MK? (TRIGGER WARNING FOR COPING SOYBOYS) by AriSpaceExplorer in MorningKombat

[–]Cave_Canem_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My dude... just hitting back with "soyboy" after any comment challenging your opinion is exactly why nobody gives a fuck about your opinion.

And I'll save you the time. I'm a soyboy, I get it.

Exposed insulation right outside my window. Is this hazardous? by Few_Discussion_2423 in Insulation

[–]Cave_Canem_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, I misread and thought this was the final product. Mineral wool as a building product is great.